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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.58, 725.02 and 309.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.58, 725.02 and 309.58 is: 465.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.58 : 725.02 = 309.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.58/725.02 = 309.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.58x = 725.02 × 309.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.58x = 224,451.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,451.69/482.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.11

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